Honors Community Events

Dorchester Hall is named after a county in Maryland that has such a rich history and is home to the formidable Harriet Tubman. It is important to understand that history and carry on the legacy of this American hero. Hosted by Honors Global Communities (HGC), the tour will take place on Sunday, April 23. The group will depart the University of Maryland at 10:30 a.m. and return to campus around 6:30 p.m. Light breakfast and a box lunch will be provided.

The Honors College is recruiting Honors Ambassadors! These students represent their living-learning program (LLP) at University recruitment events. Your voice is valuable and helpful to prospective students.

As part of their fall seminar series, Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) hosts the Health Professions Advising Office to talk about the pre-med path.  This opportunity is open to all Honors students.

The Honors College is recruiting Honors Ambassadors! These students represent their living-learning program (LLP) at University recruitment events. Your voice is valuable and helpful to prospective students.

Midterms are in full swing right now, so decompress with your peers on Friday night with games, pizza and more! The event is hosted by Honors students Alexis Nnabue '25 and Christal Onyekwere '25 from Gemstone and will be held in the Anne Arundel basement lounge.

The PrePAIR Connections will offer a variety of resources to help you navigate campus physically and your life on campus as a UMD student. The event will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Please RSVP by November 5.

Join us for our Honors College Sweet Study Break on Reading Day in Anne Arundel Hall!

We will be serving Maryland Dairy ice cream from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until supplies last) in the Anne Arundel Multipurpose Room. We will have non-dairy and kosher options available.

We will also open up Room 0120 for group study from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with cocoa and cookies being served from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. (or until supplies last).

All Honors students have swipe access to Anne Arundel Hall.

We hope to see you there. Good luck on finals!

Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, February 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Anne Arundel basement! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). We will also have Valentine's Day-themed activities throughout the day, including bracelet-making, custom card-making, and a *free* Polaroid photo (1:30-3 p.m., while supplies last).

Join us for a special event with Honors Humanities alum Justin Bland ’08, an accomplished trumpet player specializing in early Baroque music. He grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, graduated from the University of Maryland in 2008, has performed all over North and South America and has gone on to have an amazing career in Europe.